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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,819.70, 285,999.15 and 97,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,819.70, 285,999.15 and 97,277.30 is: 145,798.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,819.70 : 285,999.15 = 97,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,819.70/285,999.15 = 97,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,819.70x = 285,999.15 × 97,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,819.70x = 27,821,225,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,821,225,114.30/190,819.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,798.50

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